Greyish

/ˈɡreɪɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat gray; having gray as a dominant color but with other shades mixed in, or appearing grayish rather than purely gray.

Etymology

English adjective formed from 'grey' plus the suffix '-ish,' which means 'somewhat' or 'having qualities of' (similar to 'reddish,' 'bluish,' 'darkish').

Kelly Says

The '-ish' suffix is perfect for colors that are ambiguous or mixed—'greyish' is much more honest than claiming something is purely 'grey' when it's got hints of other colors!

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